What GPU upgrade would be best for my old desktop?
What GPU upgrade would be best for my old desktop?
The RX 9070 XT promises a substantial performance boost, roughly 145-155% compared to the GTX 1080 Ti. The GTX 1080 Ti typically matches RTX 2060 Super to 2070/3060 specs. For a budget between $600-650, the RX 9070 XT remains a solid choice unless you prioritize superior ray tracing for the RTX 5070 TI at $750-820. It will outperform an RTX 5070 by at least 20-25%, and be 10-15% faster than the RX 9070 at $50-75 less. For a more affordable alternative that offers comparable RT performance, the RTX 5070 might provide better value at $480 during a sale, though not recommended for 4k playback soon.
Thank you for sharing your details. Before embarking on my trip, I played Wukong and finished the game along with Steam achievements. I experienced no stuttering issues, maintaining smooth performance even at around 70 frames per second. While staying with friends in China, I borrowed a PC pre-configured with AMD hardware. The performance impressed me—stable and high FPS (over 200 in Wukong). This made me consider upgrading my home setup with the RX9070XT. However, I wasn’t aware of how much PCIe technology had advanced recently! Your guidance helped me decide to keep the RX9070XT. Once more, thank you for your advice. I’ll stick with the RX 9070 XT for the upgrade. Appreciate your reply.